12 Chemistry

12CHE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Rainey

Objectives:

  • To gain a basic understanding of chemical concepts and patterns
  • To investigate and describe production, properties and uses of substances
  • To carry out qualitative analysis
  • To obtain, interpret and use a range of chemical information
  • To gain practical skills in handling substances and manipulating equipment safely.

Content:
Quantitative Chemistry, Organic Substances, Chemical Reactivity (Reaction Rates, Equilibrium, Acids and Bases), Bonding, Structure, Properties and Energy Changes of Substances, Oxidation and Reduction Reactions.

Pathway

13 Chemistry

Tertiary courses with study leading to a scientifically related field such as medical or health sciences, pharmacy, veterinary science, physiotherapy and food technology.

Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

$20 for Education Perfect, strongly recommended for learning enhancement.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Chemistry.

Credit Information

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Assessment
Level
 Internal or
External
Credits
 L1 Literacy Credits UE Literacy Credits Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91164 v2 Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
2
E
5
Y
A.S. 91165 v2 Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
2
E
4
Y
A.S. 91166 v2 Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
2
E
4
Y
A.S. 91167 v2 Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
2
I
3
A.S. 91910 v1 Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
2
I
4
Y
Total Credits
20
13
0
4

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

Pathway Tags

University, Teacher, Medical, Health Science, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, Food Technology

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